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Sam Cooke - Night Beat (LP)
RCA Victor LSP-2709, 1963 Germany Ground breaking album release by "Mr Soul" this '63 recording was influencial to so many performers to come and rightly Sam Cooke is noted as one of the founders of the genre. Ultra rare stereo original from 1963 incl...
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Billy Preston - That's The Way God.. (LP)
Apple 1 C062-90 543, 1969 Germany Collectable soul release by the organ grinder Billy Preston rubbing shoulders and recording with the Fab Four at Apple Studios. This is the rare German press on Apple from '69, much harder find to the UK pressings wit...
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Joe Tex - I Gotcha (LP)
Dial DL-6002, 1972 United States Beatdiggers fave with I Gotha and Give The Baby Anything The Baby Wants raw get down funk flipped notoriously. US original on Dial with vinyl in flawless EX++ condition, cover back has got a huge tear.
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Joe Tex - Buying A Book (LP)
Atlantic SD 8231, 1969 United States One of the most underrated Joe Tex albums in my eyes and ears. Mainly uptempo soul cuts that will do wonders on most floors. We Can't Sit Down Now is my favorite but Sure Is Good and Get Your Lies Togther are real fin...
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Joe Tex - Spills The Beans (LP)
Mercury 6338 142, 1972 Netherlands Funky affair by the Texan soul man with a solid blend of downbeat ballads and uptempo funk for the floor. Check You're Sure Gonna Get It for starters. VG+ vinyl grade with superficial hairlines, cover is near perfect ...
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Joe Tex - Hold What You've Got (LP)
Atlantic 8106, 1965 United States Joe Tex at his prime with raw vocal soul throughout this mid sixties Dial / Atlantic recording. Super rare US original Atlantic purple / red label 1st stereo press in very strong VG+ condition, record grade could pass...
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Wilson Pickett - I'm In Love (LP)
Atlantic SD 8175, 1968 United States Fantastic soul release by one of the games most influencial and inspirational performers. Crackin cover of Stagger Lee and he really shines on Don Covay's That Kind Of Love. Rare US 1st press with green/blue labels. S...
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Wilson Pickett - The Midnight Mover (LP)
Atlantic ST A681275, 1968 Germany Bobby Womack, Don Covay and obviously Wilson Pickett join forces here and lands another big Atlantic hitter. Midnight Mover and For Better & Worse are killer screaming soul tunes penned for the floor. An influencial r...
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The Swordsmen - The Swordsmen (LP)
RCA Victor LSP-4245, 1969 Germany Been sleeping on this for much to long. Duo discovered by none other than Nina Simone. Crackin soul dancers and plenty of food for production on here as well. Got To Get Moving and Here I Am are my faves but overall a...
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The Presidents - 5-10-15-20-25-30 Years.. (LP)
A&M AMLS 65001, 1971 United Kingdom Truly wonderful soul recording that only ever had a US and UK release and consequently does not show often. From sweet soul music perfect for a flip to the uptempo crossover dancers, The Presidents will deliver. Cover...
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James & Bobby Purify - The Pure Sound Of (LP)
Bell 6010, 1968 Germany Seriously funky soul release on Bell with back to back uptempo dancers like Shake A Tail Feather, I Take What I Want or You Don't Love Me. VG/VG- copy with lots of lines and scuffing but plays much much better than it...
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The Morning Stars - The Adopted Child (LP)
Savoy 14152, 196? United States Very rare New Jersey black gospel release dating early sixties with some really soulful pieces notably Close To Jesus and Cry No More. Savoy original in solid VG+ shape, a few faint hairlines barely affecting play. Co...
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The Robert Patterson Singers (LP)
Atlantic ATL 40275, 197? Germany Seriously funky gospel soul arranged by Wade Marcus. Highlights in Working Together and Your Love Is Something Else but overall a solid recording. Vinyl isl NM but there is a small mark on A Letter Full Of Tears causi...
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The Gospelettes - Surely God Is Able (LP)
ABC Songbird SBLP-263, 1976 United States Fantastic and funky gospel release with soulful takes of A Change Is Gonna Come and My Sweet Lord. Pretty rare pick around here. US original in lovely EX shape.
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Various - 16 Gospel Greats (LP)
Trip Top 16 40, 1977 United States Early gospel soul material by the Staple Singers, Swan Silverstones and other top acts. I've Been Been Scorned by Staple Singers is great laidback bluesy style and I can not help thinking that Shirley Caesar's preachi...
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Marion Williams - Let The Words.. (LP)
Trip TLP 7031, 197? United States Great black gospel release by Marion Williams with back to back soulful pieces and good sample material in Surely God Is Able, It's Real and Look To The Hills. Near perfect vinyl grade, cover has cut corner.
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Billy Paul - Feelin' Good At The Cadillac Club (LP)
PIR KZ 32119 , 1973 United States Rare debut release by the versatile singer here messing with jazz as well as soul compositions. A lovely recording that you can just sit back and enjoy from first to last groove. US original in strong EX shape with co...
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Billy Paul - When Love Is New (LP)
PIR 69207, 1975 Netherlands Essential Billy Paul release, maybe even his best album with the sweet soul ballad Let's Make A Baby and timeless Let The Dollar Circulate that was penned in '74 but could be the soundtrack of today. Flipped by Dilla,...
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Main Ingredient - Tasteful Soul (LP)
RCA Victor LSP-4412, 1970 United States Likely the rarest Main Ingredient album release and one you can enjoy from start to finish. Upbeat funk on Somebody's Been Sleeping, chilled ballad on Make It With You to the crackin dancer Magic Shoes flipped by Main...
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Main Ingredient - Super Hits (LP)
RCA APL1-1858, 1976 United States Shame On The World, Girl Blue and the amazing cover of Leon Ware's Instant Love pave the way here. Looking for sample material or clubby soul this is a great release. Cover is seriously damaged however record is crisp...
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